Delhi High Court

74,644 judgments

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Amit Kumar Gupta v. Principal Commissioner of Customs (Import)

21 Dec 2021 · Subramonium Prasad · 2021:DHC:4307

The Delhi High Court held that the Customs Act is a special and complete code excluding the jurisdiction of criminal courts under Section 451 CrPC to order disposal of goods seized under the Act, quashing the disposal order passed by the Magistrate.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Customs Act, 1962 Section 451 CrPC disposal of seized goods perishable goods

Sanjeev Kumar Agarwal v. IFCI Factors Ltd

21 Dec 2021 · Manoj Kumar Ohri · 2021:DHC:4315

The High Court held that a former Director who resigned before issuance of dishonoured cheques cannot be held criminally liable under Sections 138/141 NI Act despite prior execution of guarantee deeds, and quashed the summoning orders against him.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Negotiable Instruments Act Section 138 NI Act Section 141 NI Act vicarious liability

Sanjeev Kumar Agarwal v. IFCI Factors Ltd

21 Dec 2021 · Manoj Kumar Ohri · 2021:DHC:4313

The Delhi High Court held that a Director who resigned prior to issuance of dishonoured cheques cannot be held criminally liable under Sections 138/141 NI Act despite prior execution of guarantee deeds, and quashed the summoning orders against him.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 138 NI Act Section 141 NI Act vicarious liability Director liability

Sanjeev Kumar Agarwal v. IFCI Factors Ltd

21 Dec 2021 · Manoj Kumar Ohri · 2021:DHC:4314

A Director who resigns before issuance of dishonoured cheques cannot be held criminally liable under Sections 138/141 NI Act despite prior execution of guarantee deeds.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 138 NI Act Section 141 NI Act vicarious liability Director liability

Rakesh Kumar Gupta and Ors. v. The State and Anr.

21 Dec 2021 · Rajnish Bhatnagar · 2021:DHC:4319

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition to quash rape proceedings under Section 376 IPC despite a settlement, holding that such serious offences cannot be compromised or quashed under Section 482 CrPC.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant Section 482 CrPC quashing of FIR rape Section 376 IPC

Atul Aggarwal v. Directorate of Revenue Intelligence

21 Dec 2021 · Subramonium Prasad · 2021:DHC:4309
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The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to an undertrial accused in a commercial quantity NDPS case after nine years of custody, applying the Supreme Court's guidelines on prolonged detention and bail under Section 37 of the NDPS Act.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant NDPS Act Section 37 NDPS Act bail commercial quantity

Sunita Goel v. Maman Chand & Anr.

21 Dec 2021 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2021:DHC:4322

The Delhi High Court dismissed the second appeal in a rent control eviction case, directing supervised execution of possession with clear demarcation of the appellant's shop and first floor rights as per the sale deed.

property appeal_dismissed Significant eviction decree possession order Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958 execution proceedings

Century Aluminium Manufacturing Company Ltd. & Anr. v. Hero Fincorp Ltd.

21 Dec 2021 · Manoj Kumar Ohri · 2021:DHC:4324

The Delhi High Court held that under Section 145(2) of the Negotiable Instruments Act, the Court must summon and allow cross-examination of a witness who gave evidence on affidavit upon application by the accused, setting aside the Trial Court's dismissal of such application.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 145(2) Negotiable Instruments Act Cross-examination of affidavit evidence Mandatory summoning Section 482 Cr.P.C.

Foundation of Azadpur Tempo & Truck Welfare v. Delhi Police & Anr.

21 Dec 2021 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2021:DHC:4303

The Delhi High Court held that excluding BS-III diesel vehicles from permit applications without a formal notification under Regulation 30 is unlawful and directed the respondents to allow such applications on the online portal.

administrative petition_allowed Significant BS-III diesel vehicles Regulation 30 Delhi Control of Vehicular Traffic Regulations all time no entry permission

Utsav Exim Ltd v. Govt of NCT of Delhi

21 Dec 2021 · Yashwant Varma · 2021:DHC:4311

The Delhi High Court held that urbanization affects the applicability of the Delhi Land Reforms Act but final eviction orders prior to urbanization notifications must be reconsidered, remanding the matter for fresh appellate consideration.

property appeal_allowed Significant Delhi Land Reforms Act, 1954 Delhi Municipal Corporation Act, 1957 Section 81 DLR Act Section 507 DMC Act

M/S KGL INFRASTRUCTURES v. UNION OF INDIA

21 Dec 2021 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2021:DHC:4305

The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to adjudicate payment disputes arising from a railway contract, affirming the arbitrability of the dispute.

civil petition_allowed Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11 Section 12 appointment of arbitrator

Priyanka Charla v. Medical Council of India and Ors.

21 Dec 2021 · Rekha Palli · 2021:DHC:4306

The Delhi High Court held that a statutory regulatory authority must consider complaints on merits despite pending criminal proceedings and directed it to decide the petitioner’s complaint after following due process.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant statutory regulatory authority Delhi Medical Council Act complaint on merits pendency of criminal proceedings

Moti Packaging Industries Pvt. Ltd. v. Manish Anand

21 Dec 2021 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2021:DHC:4302

The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal to set aside an ex parte decree under Order 9 Rule 13 CPC subject to the appellant depositing Rs. 20 lakhs and furnishing a bank guarantee of Rs. 20 lakhs, directing the suit to proceed on merits.

civil appeal_allowed ex parte decree Order 9 Rule 13 CPC setting aside decree deposit

Rakesh Sawhney & Anr. v. M/S Skyline Constructions & Anr.

21 Dec 2021 · C. Hari Shankar · 2024:DHC:7181
Cites 1 · Cited by 1

The Delhi High Court appointed an arbitrator under Section 11(5) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to resolve disputes arising from a Collaboration Agreement due to parties' failure to mutually appoint one.

civil appeal_allowed Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11(5) Appointment of arbitrator Arbitration agreement

M/S JSB Cargo and Freight Forwarder Pvt. Ltd. v. State

20 Dec 2021 · Anu Malhotra · 2021:DHC:4270
Cites 1 · Cited by 0

The Delhi High Court held that interim compensation under Section 143A of the Negotiable Instruments Act is mandatory or directory but requires the Trial Court to exercise discretion with reasons, and set aside an order granting compensation without such exercise.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 143A Negotiable Instruments Act interim compensation dishonour of cheque discretionary power

Mother Dairy Fruit and Vegetable Pvt Ltd v. East Delhi Municipal Corporation

20 Dec 2021 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2021:DHC:4274

The Delhi High Court granted interim protection from coercive action to the petitioner in a property tax assessment dispute, allowing time to file appeal before the Municipal Tax Tribunal once it becomes functional.

tax petition_allowed property tax Delhi Municipal Corporation Act, 1957 Municipal Tax Tribunal interim protection

Rajbir v. North Delhi Municipal Corporation

20 Dec 2021 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2021:DHC:4275

The Delhi High Court set aside a demolition order passed without considering the petitioner’s timely reply to the show cause notice, emphasizing compliance with natural justice.

administrative appeal_allowed demolition order show cause notice principles of natural justice reply to notice

Union of India v. Om Vajrakaya Construction Company

20 Dec 2021 · Vibhu BakhrU · 2021:DHC:4273
Cites 1 · Cited by 0

The Delhi High Court set aside the arbitral award's pendente lite interest portion due to contractual prohibition but upheld the findings on delay and costs awarded under Section 31A of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 pendente lite interest arbitral award Section 34 challenge

Cement Corporation of India v. Promac Engineering Industries Ltd.

20 Dec 2021 · Vibhu Bakhru · 2021:DHC:4292

The Delhi High Court held that challenges to procedural orders fixing arbitration fees do not fall within the scope of interim measures under Section 9 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, and dismissed the petition accordingly.

arbitration petition_dismissed Section 9 Arbitration and Conciliation Act interim measures of protection arbitral fees procedural orders

Viraht Sahni v. Government of NCT of Delhi

20 Dec 2021 · Rekha Palli · 2021:DHC:4276
Cites 1 · Cited by 0

Delhi High Court directs removal of unauthorized platform on public land, holding Supreme Court's prohibition on unauthorized religious constructions overrides administrative orders requiring committee approval.

administrative petition_allowed Significant unauthorized construction public land encroachment religious structure demolition Supreme Court directions